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Mr. Albi Černý ležák

Chodovar
Czech Republic·Czech Dark Lager
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Dark brown to black, with an aroma and a gently sweet flavor led by caramel, rounded off by a soft bitterness of roasted malt in the finish. It is brewed to the old recipes of the Chodovar family brewery with a malt bill of pale Pilsner, caramel, Munich and roasted malt, and water from its own artesian well.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
caramelroastedmalty
caramel
roasted
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced caramel and toasted malt character, supported by a gentle sweetness from Munich malt.
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Mr. Albi Černý ležák

◎ Appearance

Dark brown to black in color with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head. The beer displays good carbonation and notable head retention that leaves a delicate lacing pattern along the glass.

dark brown to blackclearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced caramel and toasted malt character, supported by a gentle sweetness from Munich malt. Subtle roasted notes emerge beneath, creating an inviting and warm aromatic profile without any sharp or aggressive edges.

caramel sweetnessroasted malttoasted noteswarm

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a mellow caramel sweetness that carries through the mid-palate with a soft, malty body. A restrained roasted bitterness appears in the middle register, balancing the initial sweetness without overwhelming the smooth, clean malt foundation.

caramel-drivensoft maltbalanced bitternesssmooth

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderate in length, with roasted malt and a gentle herbal bitterness fading gracefully into a slightly dry aftertaste. The overall impression is one of restraint and balance rather than lingering intensity.

clean finishroasted fadedry
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
75
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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